General science

Physics - Universe - General Scientific laws-Scientific instruments-Inventions and discoveries - National scientific laboratories - Science glossary- Mechanics and properties of matter - Physical quantities, standards and units - electricity and magnetism – electronics and communication - Heat, light and sound - Atomic and nuclear physics - Solid State Physics – Spectroscopy – Geophysics - Astronomy and space science.

Chemistry - Elements and Compounds - Acids, bases and salts-Oxidation and reduction -Chemistry of ores and metals - Carbon, nitrogen and their compounds - Fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides-Biochemistry and biotechnology – Electrochemistry - Polymers and plastics.

Botany - Main Concepts of life science - The cell - basic unit of life-Classification of living organism - Nutrition and dietetics - Respiration - Excretion of metabolic waste – Bio -communication.

Zoology - Blood and blood circulation-Endocrine system-Reproductive system - Genetics the science of heredity - Environment, ecology, health and hygiene, Bio - diversity and its conservation - Human diseases, prevention and remedies - Communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases - Alcoholism and drug abuse-Animals, plants and human life.

Current Events

History - Latest diary of events – National - National symbols-Profile of States- Defence, national security and terrorism -World organizations-pacts and summits – Eminent persons & places in news - Sports & games - Books & authors - Awards & honours – Cultural panorama - Latest historical events - India and its neighbours - Latest terminology -Appointments-who is who?

Political Science - India’s foreign policy - Latest court verdicts – public opinion – Problems in conduct of public elections - Political parties and political system in India – Public awareness & General administration - Role of Voluntary organizations & Govt., - Welfare oriented govt. schemes, their utility.

Geography - Geographical landmarks - Policy on environment and ecology.

Economics - Current socio-economic problems - New economic policy & govt. sector.

Science - Latest inventions on science & technology - Latest discoveries in Health Science - Mass media & communication.

Geography

Earth and Universe - Solar system - Atmosphere hydrosphere, lithosphere - Monsoon, rainfall, weather and climate - Water resources - rivers in India - Soil, minerals & natural resources - Natural vegetation - Forest & wildlife – Agricultural pattern, livestock & fisheries - Transport & communication - Social geography – population-density and distribution - Natural calamities – disaster management – Climate change - impact and consequences - mitigation measures - Pollution Control.

History and culture of India

Pre-historic events- Indus valley civilizationVedic, Aryan and Sangam age - Maurya dynasty - Buddhism and Jainism - Guptas, Delhi Sultans, Mughals and Marathas - Age of Vijayanagaram and the bahmanis - South Indian history - Culture and Heritage of Tamil people - Advent of European invasion – Expansion and consolidation of British rule - Effect of British rule on socio-economic factors – Social reforms and religious movements - India since independence - Characteristics of Indian culture - Unity in diversity –race, colour, language, custom - India-as secular state - Organizations for fine arts, dance, drama, music - Growth of rationalist, Dravidian movement in TN - Political parties and populist schemes- Prominent personalities in the various spheres – Arts, Science, literature and Philosophy – Mother Teresa, Swami Vivekananda, Pandit Ravishankar , M.S.Subbulakshmi, Rukmani Arundel and J.Krishnamoorthy etc.

Indian Polity

Constitution of India - Preamble to the constitution – Salient features of constitution - Union, State and territory - Citizenship-rights amend duties - Fundamental rights - Fundamental duties - Human rights charter - Union legislature – Parliament - State executive - State Legislature – assembly - Status of Jammu & Kashmir - Local government – panchayat raj – Tamil Nadu - Judiciary in India – Rule of law/Due process of law - Indian federalism – center – state relations - Emergency provisions – Civil services in India - Administrative challenges in a welfare state - Complexities of district administration - Elections - Election Commission Union and State - Official language and Schedule-VIII - Amendments to constitution - Schedules to constitution – Administrative reforms & tribunals - Corruption in public life - Anti-corruption measures – Central Vigilance Commission, lok-adalats, Ombudsman, Comptroller and Auditor General of India - Right to information - Central and State Commission - Empowerment of women – Voluntary organizations and public grievances redressal - Consumer protection forms.

Indian Economy

Nature of Indian economy - Need for economic planning - Five-year plan models-an assessment - Land reforms & agriculture- Application of science in agriculture -Industrial growth-Capital formation and investment-Role of public sector & disinvestment-Development of infrastructure- National income - Public finance & fiscal policy- Price policy & public distribution - Banking, money & monetary policy - Role of Foreign Direct Investment - WTO-globalization & privatization - Rural welfareoriented programmes -Social sector problems – population, education, health, employment,poverty - HRD – sustainable economic growth - Economic trends in Tamil Nadu - Energy Different sources and development - Finance Commission - Planning Commission - National Development Council.

Indian National Movement

National renaissance - Early uprising against British rule - 1857 Revolt - Indian National Congress - Emergence of national leaders - Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Netaji - Growth of militant movements -Different modes of agitations-Era of different Acts & Pacts - World war & final phase struggle –Communalism led to partition - Role of Tamil Nadu in freedom struggle - Rajaji, VOC, Periyar, Bharathiar & Others - Birth of political parties /political system in India since independence.

Aptitude and Mental Ability Tests

Conversion of information to data - Collection, compilation and presentation of data - Tables, graphs, diagrams – Parametric representation of data - Analytical interpretation of data – Simplification – Percentage - Highest Common Factor (HCF) - (Lowest Common Multiple(LCM) – Ratio and Proportion – Simple interest – Compound interest – Area – Volume – Time and Work – Behavioural ability – Basic terms, Communications in information technology – Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) – Decision making and problem solving.

Logical Reasoning – Puzzles- Dice - Visual Reasoning - Alpha numeric Reasoning – Number Series - Logical Number/Alphabetical/Diagrammatic Sequences.